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Abstract Title:

Continuing mortality and morbidity from smallpox vaccination.

Abstract Source:

Br Med J. 1979 May 26 ;1(6175):1398-9. PMID: 445099

Abstract Author(s):

G C Du Mont, R C Beach

Article Affiliation:

G C Du Mont

Abstract:

Three cases of cross-infection after smallpox vaccination are described, in two of which the outcome was fatal. Probably all occurred because simple precautions were not observed at the time of vaccination--for example, exclusion of contraindications and warnings about risks. If those countries still requiring evidence of vaccination for entry were to abolish this rule, however, the risk of cross-infection could be eliminated. Vaccinating a person with contraindications is justified only when exposure to smallpox has occurred.

Study Type : Human: Case Report
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Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: Smallpox : CK(160) : AC(32)

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